All eyes were on the ORR cross-country programs to see how they would perform in their first competitive meet of the season last Tuesday. Coaches of SCC teams looked to see if the ORR boys would come into the season with strong, hopeful times, and if the girls’ team had […] Read more »

Come to the annual fall rummage sale at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on Saturday, September 29 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Church Hall at 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett. Don’t miss bargains and one-of-a-kind finds! Clothing, household items, toys, outdoor equipment — rummage around and find the best items for a great […] Read more »

The Old Rochester Regional School District and the Early Childhood Council Community Partnerships for Children invite you and your toddler to sign up for one of our toddler playgroups. Children will take part in many fun activities related to the season that will keep your little one busy. You will learn fun songs, finger plays […] Read more »

Once again the ORR High School and Junior High School Music Departments are proud to present a casual evening of music and desserts. In the first performance opportunity of the school year, students will share their talents with family and friends in the annual “Suites and Sweets” concert sponsored by FORM (Friends of Old Rochester […] Read more »

• “Spooky Halloween” at the Mattapoisett Library – Jeff Belanger is returning to town and will take you on a multi-media journey through Halloween at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Tuesday, October 16 at 6:00 pm. Get ready to explore all of Halloween’s aspects from the holiday’s haunted history to the many ghostly legends […] Read more »

The Knights of Columbus are holding a Pancake breakfast on Sunday, September 30 in the lower level hall from 8:00 to 11:00 am. The menu: choice of plain or blueberry pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee, tea or milk. $5 per person. $25 family cap. Tickets at the door. Read more »

The Gateway Youth Hockey Bantam team played a tough game against North Attleboro on September 16 and came up with a loss of 6-0. Despite the loss, Coach Mike Houdlette praised Jacob Tomasik with a great game. This past weekend though, the team shined on the ice, defeating the South Shore Eagles in Randolph by the […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Rochester Country Fair Committee wishes to thank the visitors, participants, sponsors, vendors and the many volunteers who helped make the 13th Annual Rochester Country Fair such a success! We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves at the Fair. If you have some fun photos taken at the Fair that you would like […] Read more »

The Board of Selectmen met with Jim Farmer at Tuesday night’s meeting to discuss the town’s summer band concerts. “I just wanted to say, as far as how things have been going the past few years, we’ve had a phenomenal crowd at the concerts. It’s been fantastic every season. We’ve been very pleased with it […] Read more »

Some homeowners and business owners in the towns of Wareham and Mattapoisett may soon be compelled to purchase flood insurance due to a revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that was discussed at a FEMA Public Outreach Meeting for the Tri-Town on Tuesday, September 25. Timothy Hillier of […] Read more »